This subcourse is designed to teach the basic information on the fundamentals and purpose of the offense. This subcourse contains information on platoon movement formations, conducting movement to contact, fire and movement, tactical control measures, and consolidation and reorganization of a platoon following enemy contact.

There are no prerequisites for this subcourse.

This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest publications.

The words "he", "him", "his", and "men", when used in this publication, represent both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise stated.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Action:

Identify the fundamentals and purpose of the offense; select platoon movement formations; identify the considerations for conducting movement to contact; identify the procedures for directing fire and movement of a platoon against an enemy position; identify tactical control measures (offense); and consolidate and reorganize a platoon following enemy contact (offense).

Condition:

Given the subcourse material contained in this subcourse.

Standard:

To demonstrate competency of this subcourse, you must achieve a minimum of 70% on the subcourse examination.